+3 on the socket bit, it isn't a necessity but it sure helps. Here's a 7mm
hex socket if you are willing to wait a couple of days.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=1647956&PMT4NO=169203
-John
----- Original Message -----
From: <jon@dakota-truck.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: caliper mounting pin wrench size?
>
> "DAKSY" <rsmith13@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>
> : Hey, Gary..
>
> : <snip> Anyone know the size wrench to use to remove these two mounting
pins
> : from the front disc caliper on a 1998 Dakota? It looks like some kind
> : of Allen wrench. Is it metric?<snip>
>
> : 7mm. You'd be better off using a 7mm hex that fits on a socket wrench.
>
> I'll second that (assuming you can find one of course - pickings
> were mighty slim around my parts when I went looking for 7mm stuff).
> It will take you a little while with a regular allen wrench since
> you can only give it about a quarter turn at a time. It is most
> certainly doable with a regular allen wrench, but a socket wrench
> would sure speed things up. :-)
>
> --
> -Jon-
>
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